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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,686.26, 461,861.78 and 183,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,686.26, 461,861.78 and 183,783.26 is: 253,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,686.26 : 461,861.78 = 183,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,686.26/461,861.78 = 183,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,686.26x = 461,861.78 × 183,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,686.26x = 84,882,463,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,882,463,597.80/334,686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,618.01

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